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Cam Stone's Automotive
“It turns out that Ford, no longer in the business of using common sense, and put some sort of fancy lug nuts on the Escape at the time I bought one and now they were stripped and needed to be replaced.”
Best Auto Repair in Palm Desert, CA
24 professionals listed · 14 in Palm Desert · 1 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Palms to Pines Automotive
“Referral came from my long time auto service on 111 HWY as my car needed to be attached to a scanner for Mercedes and I couldn't be more grateful to have such great local resources that I can trust.”
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K-Powered
- Running
- Vehicles
- Desert
“I took my 2011 jeep gandchroekee when it was runing like carp they found out the problem and fixed it with in hours this is the only auto mechanic shop i will go to!”
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J & E Automotive
- Honest
- Mechanic
- Job
“At first I thought it was probably coolant, but after pressure-testing the cooling system for quite a while and finding it normal, they decided to test the air conditioning and yep, that was it.”
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Automotive Service Center and Repair
“Honest estimates and great work on brakes I brought in my own parts for pads and shoes for drums but bought rear pads instead of shoes but he still cleaned my drums and adjusted my shoes for free since I paid front pad change with my parts.”
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Brake Master Mobile Mechanics
- Engine
- Call
- Pay
“Not a scamming a-hole, knows his stuff but only downfall is, like all other businesses after COVID, he's short staffed and has to work his butt off so getting an appointment may take time.”
Listed for drivers in and around Palm Desert, CA, these 24 shops handle general repair work. What each one says about parts, warranties, financing and fleet accounts comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Palm Desert, CA
Of the 24 professionals we list here, 14 are in Palm Desert itself and 10 come from towns including Palm Springs (4, 11 mi), Desert Hot Springs (4, 16 mi) and North Palm Springs (1, 15 mi). The professionals on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 2,082 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (83%) and value (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "diagnosis", "communication" and "fair". 1 is open around the clock; 4 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 51 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 1 gives free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
How long have the listed shops been open?
14 of the 24 shops show ten or more years in business. Longevity is not a guarantee of anything, but a repair shop that keeps the same sign over the same door for that long has generally been settling arguments rather than walking away from them.
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Top Notch Automotive LLC
- Diesel
- Audi
- 2002
“My 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan with 160,000 miles needed several different repairs and Faustino was great with talking through the issues and prioritizing what should be done ASAP and what I can schedule in the future.”
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Lino's Auto Repair
- Gla250
- Fashion
- Communication
“They took the time to explain the issues with my vehicle in a way that was easy to understand, providing me with options for repairs and cost estimates upfront.”
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Eddie's Smog & Repair
“I needed a Driveline put in my car that day because I was going out of town for the weekend and they got it in for me before 6 just as promised I was so happy with them thanks guys you're the best”
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Singh's Automotive Repair
“He is super professional and great mechanic but most of all he is the most honest and kind person I know, at his shop I always get the best service and the best price!”
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Exotic Car Service
- Desert
- Job
- Oil
“However, their careful attention to detail and their thoroughness of the inspection revealed some serious flaws in the vehicle, which I brought to the attention of the Lexus dealer selling the vehicle.”
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Desert Car Medics
- Valley
- Team
- Range Rover
“After several less than ideal interactions with another local auto house we found Frank and his crew and now couldn't be happier fact is I'm leaving this now as I was prepared to call him about a service I need to have done before going north at the ...”
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A.G. Auto Care
- Price
“OMG It's the most wonderful oil change service , starting with the beautiful receptionist Melissa very nice and the certified engineer Alex , gave me a good observation to keep the car in perfect shape.”
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Harv's Car Wash
- Oil
- Popcorn
- Hand
“Had my brother's Toyota detailed in and out.”
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Kim's Automotive
- Truck
- Vehicle
- Second Opinion
“Throughout the whole transaction and diagnosis Efren was 100% transparent and let me know exactly which part and what was being done to the vehicle and he explained everything in common terms.”
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Thermal Truck and RV
- Phone
- Price
“We have a mobile business and our gen set is our lifeblood and Mobile Lube Express has been fantastic at keeping our typically finicky generator a very happy machine.”
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Next Level Smog
- Mario
- Warranty
- Mechanic
“I have had Mario work on several different vehicles for me, he has done everything for me from replacing my head gaskets to getting everything ready for smog and safe to drive.”
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Desert Classic Cars Auto Repair
- Pricing
- Mechanic
“Mike and crew have been working on my cars ( Mercedes, BMW, Crossfire and Porsche ) and I'll NEVER go back to a dealership as long as he is in business!”
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Alpha Built Fabrication
- Communication
“Virgil is a great guy runs a great business excellent communication an his work speaks for itself”
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Pro-Tek Automotive
- Diagnosed
“The air conditioner in my 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche was no longer cold.”
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Logan Motors
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
- Price
“I showed up to pick up my truck and he proceeded to show me pictures of the issue that he repaired and reinforced the piece that was broken and causing the issue of my ac not working properly.”
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Alex Auto Services
- Mechanic
- Valley
- Price
“Good repair work”
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Edmund's Jaguar Rolls Royce
- Dealership
“I have an '04 XJR, and wasn't really comfortable with taking it to a general shop, and we all know how dealerships can be once the vehicle is out of warranty.”
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Autotech General Mechanic
- Fair
- Engine
- Price
“Have have not had any work done on my car yet but they seem to be pretty nice there they're going to swap out a motor for me I hope everything goes well they seem to be nice people I hope they can help me with my needs”
Auto Repair Services in Palm Desert, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$312
Maximum cost
$2598
National Average
$478
Avg Per Hour Rates
$84
$385
$676
Average price range is based on 514 cost profiles
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